Why It Matters: Abortion and Birth Control Whether women have access to abortion services and birth control is a longstanding and divisive issue in politics; here's an AP analysis of what is at stake.
Bacon Shortage 'Baloney,' But Prices to Rise Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit.
DiCaprio, Maguire, Others Urge Voter Expression Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire lead a cast of stars in a new public service announcement urging young voters to use social media to express the issues most important to them in the upcoming election.
JRA Finalizes Iron Horse DealThe Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love for Mississippi and for her first husband, gunned down nearly …
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.
No. 1 Alabama Faces Rebels' No-Huddle Offense The Crimson Tide (4-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) faces Mississippi and Hugh Freeze's uptempo, no-huddle offense Saturday night , at least presenting Alabama's defense with a different- challenge.
Are Penalties Strong Enough for Assault Crimes?Authorities say a recent attack in north Mississippi on a woman who was beaten, bound and set on fire has renewed discussions on sentences for assault crimes.
Prof: Context Often Missing in Civil-Rights TeachingOle Miss history professor Charles Eagles says the university should reach beyond slogans and teach more about slavery, segregation and other difficult parts of the state's past.